Modern Renaissance Man Returns to Center Stage

The new band and their brilliant new CD – Journey to the Hieros Gamos.

(PRWEB) May 5, 2006 -- A prolific sideman, journeyman Tookes has worked with a diverse spectrum of recording and performing artists while exploring multiple genres and idioms. From early mentors like Maurice White and Larry Dunn of Earth, Wind & Fire, Todd Rundgren to modern icons Stevie Wonder and James Taylor, Elton John and Donald Fagen. Darryl’s professional experience includes: Dave Grusin, Quincy Jones, George Benson, Sting, Chris Botti, Dave Valentin, Gerry Mulligan, Bobby McFerrin, Patricia Kaas, Carmen McRae, Leonard Bernstein, Patti Austin, Roberta Flack, Ramsey Lewis, Nancy Wilson, Buster Williams, Luther Vandross, Laurie Anderson, Chris McNulty, Chuck Loeb, Howard Levy, Joe Beck, Juan Gabriel, Carly Simon, Aretha Franklin, Korn, Blondie, Diana Ross, Patti Labelle and Chic.

Darryl’s partnership with the great pianist and orchestrator Joseph Joubert has become central to the evolution of his musical journey. After a brief hiatus Tookes re-emerges on the scene with his vision complete in an entirely new sound arising from his self-inflicted isolation. He has brilliantly honed his distinctive style into an entirely new non-linear form of music incorporating universal myth with personal narrative. Expanding his romantic ballads to a new form of multilayered storytelling, Tookes reaches deep into the universal myths guiding humanity during this critical time of cultural transition.

From his seminal debut hit, “Lifeguard” this Modern Renaissance Man returns to center stage with his new band and their brilliant new CD – Journey to the Hieros Gamos.

LISTINGS INFO:
Who: DARRYL TOOKES ~ KEYBOARDS/VOCALS, RODOLFO ZUNIGA ~ DRUMS,
ROLANDO GROOSCORS ~ GUITAR, MARK BEVERLEY ~ BASS

When: Friday, May 5, 2006     Time: 2:15 p.m. Stage Location: The Real Yellow Pages Stage

Where: SunFest of Palm Beach County, Inc.
525 Clematis Street
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
SunFest is Florida's largest music, art and waterfront festival. Held annually the first weekend of May, SunFest 2006 will be May 4 through May 7. With the second annual All Access Party on Wednesday, May 3rd. The festival takes place in downtown West Palm Beach along Florida's Intracoastal Waterway, extending along Flagler Drive from Banyan Boulevard to Lakeview Avenue. Each year, SunFest attracts more than 300,000 people over five days.

Venue Phone: (561)659-5980

Tickets: All Access Party Tickets $50 for one adult(Valid May 3rd only)
BUY ADVANCE TICKETS
One Day Tickets (good any day Thursday through Sunday):                                
Advance $17
Gate $20
Four Day Passes (Thursday through Sunday):                        
Advance $35
At Gate $40

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